YEARLY HIGH
6.4837 BWP
YEARLY LOW
5.5603 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9971 BWP

2018 AZN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 6.4837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 5.5603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9233 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7576 to the December average rate of 6.2821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4837 was up 1.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,418 BWP
2017 Average 30,093 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 27,802 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,616.72 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4059
5.5726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.7614, compared to 6.2328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3606 BWP (High: 6.3891 / Low: 6.0286). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1314 BWP (High: 5.6917 / Low: 5.5603).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3606
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0996 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.3365) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3452 (+5.76%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.3365
2017 Avg (September) 5.9913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8552 5.6317 5.7576
February 5.7368 5.5661 5.6580
March 5.6917 5.5603 5.6421
April 5.7738 5.6204 5.6765
May 5.8949 5.7492 5.8275
June 6.1360 5.8573 6.0064
July 6.1370 5.9938 6.0527
August 6.3891 6.0286 6.2104
September 6.4837 6.2076 6.3365
October 6.3906 6.2456 6.2675
November 6.3313 6.1704 6.2475
December 6.3400 6.1439 6.2821